A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4148139 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150068 epoch_slot_no: 2868 block_no: 4147962 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2369 time: 2020-05-11 13:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f2ae8d016beb9f972325c53d1af42114d98d2999d7f8e28086af036cdff3758Block Operator
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